The train between Palermo and Lugano takes 22h 53m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Palermo to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Palermo and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palermo is at 8:05 AM which arrives into Lugano at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 22h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at Lugano station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 53m.
Palermo to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Palermo to Lugano train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, ItaloTreno and Trenord.
The distance between Palermo and Lugano is 947.1 km. The road distance is 1,522 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Lugano via Roma Termini and Milano Centrale in around 16h 46m.
